Crawley Town sign released Bolton Wanderers defender Mark Connolly

Newly-promoted League One side Crawley Town have added released Bolton Wanderers defender Mark Connolly to their squad.

The 20-year-old has signed a two-year contract with Crawley on a free transfer, becoming the club's fourth summer signing as they look to keep rising through the leagues.

Director of football Steve Coppell was delighted with the signing. "Mark is a great fit for the club as we look forward to the challenge of League One football," The Argus quotes him as saying.

Bolton paid £1m for Ireland international Connolly in 2009.